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In constitutional law. A term commonly used to express a league or compact between two or more states. In American law. Belonging to the general government or union of the states. Founded on or organized under the constitution or laws of the United States. The United States has been generally styled, in American political and judicial writings, a "federal government." The term … [Read more...] about FEDERAL

A doing; the doing of an act. See MALFEASANCE; MISFEASANCE; NONFEASANCE. A making; the making of an indenture, release, or obligation. Litt s 371; Dyer, (Fr. Ed.) 56b. The making of a statute. Kellw. lb. … [Read more...] about FEASANCE

Social Security; The portion of Social Security Insurance that is paid by the federal government. States may also add a supplementary insurance benefit. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL BENEFIT RATE

Doing, or making, as, in the term "damage feasant," (doing damage or injury,) spoken of cattle straying upon another's land. … [Read more...] about FEASANT

Certain case law consisting of federal court decisions. … [Read more...] about FEDERAL COMMON LAW